3rd Grade Grammar Games for Literacy Centers, Review, and English Language Arts

Teaching grammar got you pulling your hair out? You're not alone. We all know grammar is essential, but getting it to stick in our kiddos' brains? That's as tricky as trying to keep that adorable poster up on the wall. But, fear not! These 3rd Grade Grammar Games are your perfect solution for literacy centers.

Think teaching a skill and moving on does the trick? Not so much. It doesn't allow your kiddos to truly mast and apply those crucial grammar skills. In fact, it feels like the lessons just slip right out of their minds.

These 3rd Grade Grammar Games make learning fun, interactive, and sticky (in a good way). These games are not just effective; they're exciting!

Your students won't realize they're learning, they'll be too busy having a blast with these grammar review games!

Here's what you'll get:

• Labels for easy organization and clean up
• Instructions so even a sub will know how to play
• Variety of games so your students never get bored
• 16 sets of game cards for a variety of language topics

Topics include:

1. Adjectives and Adverbs
2. Capitalization: Titles, Addresses, and Proper Nouns
3. Commas & Quotations
4. Context Clues
5. Dictionary Skills
6. Figurative Language
7. Nouns
8. Possessives
9. Prefixes & Suffixes
10. Pronouns & Antecedent Agreement
11. Plural Nouns
12. Related Words
13. Shades of Meaning
14. Sentence Structure
15. Irregular Verbs
16. Word Choice

Use these games year-round for easy grab-and-go literacy centers. Each game includes 40 self-checking game cards so students can play independently!

Teachers rave about how these games save time, keep students engaged, and even help communicate concepts to parents. It's not just a game, it's a classroom game changer!

Don't just take my word for it. Here's what teachers like you had to say:

❤️ "These games are simple enough for the kids to understand, and I love that I can assign them to the kids for centers. They can complete the tasks while I am doing small groups. They keep the kids entertained and long enough to keep them busy during groups."

❤️ "My kids can't put down these games. They don't even realize they're learning!"

❤️ "I love how there are only four games, so students don't have to keep learning something new over and over. The questions are all self-correcting, which is super helpful! What a great resource that covers all the concepts I teach all year!" 

Ready to take your literacy centers to the next level? Try these 3rd Grade Grammar Games today!

Common Q&A:

Q: “What standards do you use?”

These games are aligned with the third-grade Common Core Language Standards.

Q: “How do I print these?”

Print these cards front-to-back using long-edge binding.

Q: “How do you use these cards?”

I created a blog post with more information about how to play. I’ve included four different ways you can use these game cards. Learn more HERE.

Q: "Do you have a label for the Subject and Verb Agreement Game?"

I do not at this time, but I've included labels for all other 16 games listed within this bundle!

Q: "How does a growing bundle work?"

A growing bundle means you pay for what's inside the bundle now, and then you'll have access to new games as they are added. If you have the TpT app, you'll receive a notification when new games are added.

Q: "How do I access new games?"

To access the games, log in to your TpT account, and click on your profile. Then, click "My Purchases." Use the dropdown menu to select "Sort by Recently Updated." There you will download the bundle once more, and the new games will be included.

Also, check out these other year-long Grammar Review Games:

• Kindergarten Grammar Review
• First Grade Grammar Review
• Second Grade Grammar Review
• Third Grade Grammar Review
• Fourth Grade Grammar Review

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